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Pigeon Forge’s annual Winterfest 2024 celebration starts Thursday, November 7, 2024, and runs through February 2025. Turn on all the twinkly Christmas lights and let’s get to celebrating because Smoky Mountains are calling (read)
Published on Thursday, October 31, 2024
Situated between Pigeon Forge and Townsend, Wears Valley is an elevated valley that provides an entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park . Don’t miss Wears Valley! Wears Valley is located 11 miles from Pigeon Forge, 15 miles from Gatlinburg (read)
Published on Friday, October 25, 2024
For those wanting to try something a little different during their stay, read to find our top choices for lesser know attractions in the Smokies. The Sinks Here are our favorite attractions for off the beaten path adventures. The Sinks The (read)
Published on Friday, October 11, 2024
Frightful Fall Fun As the nights become shorter and the chill in the air deepens, spooky sightings and thoughts abound. Why not spend Halloween in the Great Smoky Mountains with haunted houses, spooky events and tours and charming festivals? Ripley&rsquo (read)
Published on Thursday, October 3, 2024
It’s almost time – for fall colors! If you’re planning a trip to see fall foliage in the Smokies, timing is everything. Just a couple weeks too early or too late makes all the difference in you want to see the expansion of colorful (read)
Published on Thursday, September 26, 2024
Looking for a different type of theme park, with your family, during your stay? Read about these unique theme parks in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. We all know about that one theme park in our area but did you know that Sevierville and Pigeon Forge (read)
Published on Friday, August 30, 2024
Thrifting for Vintage and Antiques in the Smokies is here! Planning a Fall trip to the Smokies, and you love to thrift shop? We got you. Photo Provided by Kristi Thomas Two Smokies Thrifting Events What’s the old saying, someone else’s trash (read)
Published on Thursday, August 22, 2024
Have you ever asked yourself, “what’s the difference between a cabin and chalet? If you’re planning a Smoky Mountain getaway, you should! When you decide to take a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, naturally you want a great place (read)
Published on Tuesday, August 6, 2024
The Great Smoky Mountains have so much to offer – from serenity to adventure, food and drink to world-class and unique entertainment, the reasons to visit are endless. Here are our top 10 reasons to visit: 1 Mountain Views Of all (read)
Published on Tuesday, July 30, 2024
When you’re visiting the Great Smoky Mountains – whether for a weekend or a week, a great day trip is a ride through the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Parkway – celebrating its 85th birthday this year – connects Shenandoah National Park (read)
Published on Thursday, July 25, 2024
Great Smoky Mountains is the site of car shows –also known as rod runs – where automobile enthusiasts bring their vehicles out to display. Not only can you view and explore the vehicles, you also can connect with people selling parts for your (read)
Published on Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Smoky Mountains and American Patriot Getaways cabins have many wheelchair accessible adventures and cabins. Though not ADA compliant, an accessible APG cabin is a property that typically has a level parking spot. In addition, it has no more (read)
Published on Monday, July 1, 2024
Enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains and All Their Beauty no matter where you are, Via Smoky Mountain Webcams! Get ready for your trip to the Great Smoky Mountains by watching all the gorgeous scenery from one of the many webcams in the area. (read)
Published on Friday, June 28, 2024
Did you know that tomorrow is the big day we say Happy Anniversary to the Smoky Mountains? June 15th is the Smoky Mountains 90th birthday if you go by when Tennessee and North Carolina donated 300,000 acres of land to create the Great Smoky Mountains (read)
Published on Friday, June 14, 2024
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park turns 90 on June 15, 2024. Join in the celebration by exploring the history, beauty, and adventures that this iconic park has to offer. Explore the intriguing history of the Smoky Mountains, from its inception (read)
Published on Thursday, June 13, 2024
Cades Cove with its broad, lush, green valley surrounded by mountains is a can’t-miss kind of place, especially for hiking. More than 11 million people visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year, and nearly 4 million of them choose (read)
Published on Monday, June 3, 2024
Father’s Day is a great time for a guys’ trip to the Smokies Father’s Day is fast approaching – June 16 will be here before you know it! What are you doing for Dad or Grandad or what are you doing for yourself? Check out the Great (read)
Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024
With stunning views throughout the more than 500,000 acres of land, there’s plenty of luscious landscape to explore, admire, and hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but how does one hike safe? As the highest visited national park in (read)
Published on Monday, May 20, 2024
Are you planning your next vacation and not sure where to stay, we say- Choose a Cabin! If your wondering why, you’ll find everything you need to know right here. With breathtaking views and no shortage of activities, the whole family is sure (read)
Published on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12 – take mom – or yourself – on a girls’ weekend in the Great Smoky Mountains for Mother’s Day! There is so much to do and so many ways to relax. Let’s start with the pampering! Get pampered (read)
Published on Monday, April 8, 2024
Each year in the Great Smoky Mountains for a few magical nights in June, one of the 19 species of fireflies in the park – the Photinus carolinus – synchronize their flashing pattern during mating season. It’s a sight to behold. What (read)
Published on Monday, April 1, 2024
Spring, the sweet spring, is the year’s pleasant king, Then blooms each thing, then maids dance in a ring, Cold doth not sting, the pretty birds do sing: Cuckoo, jug-jug, pu-we, to-witta-woo! – Thomas Nashe Smoky Mountain spring has sprung (read)
Published on Monday, March 25, 2024
Aging doesn’t have to mean missing out on hiking in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park has hiking trails for everyone and every skill level. If you’ve got older adults, senior citizens, or group members (read)
Published on Thursday, March 21, 2024
There’s nothing like live music. And the Great Smoky Mountains has venues for every genre. Here are some of our favorites spots. The Island Whether it’s the best Bluegrass in front of Ole Smoky Moonshine, some Jimmy Buffet tunes at Margaritaville (read)
Published on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The mountains are calling you for Spring Break, and we know all the fun things to do! From hiking and sunset chasing to dinner theaters and museums; from water and amusement parks to zip lines, mini golf, and roller coasters, the Great Smoky Mountains (read)
Published on Thursday, February 22, 2024
It’s February and love is in the air! If you’re getting married or looking to get married or ready for your honeymoon, the Great Smoky Mountain’s is an incredible place for either or both. Whether you are having a Valentine (read)
Published on Thursday, February 8, 2024
Wilderness Wildlife Week Set for 32nd Year in Pigeon Forge Get into the wild of the Great Smoky Mountains during Wilderness Wildlife Week Jan. 22-25. Celebrate the natural features, creatures, and cultures of the Great Smoky Mountains with wildlife (read)
Published on Friday, January 5, 2024
View Post How will you bring in The New Year? New Year’s Eve is nearly here! If you haven’t made plans yet or are looking for something more interesting than sitting on your couch watching thousands of people freeze in Times Square, we (read)
Published on Sunday, December 24, 2023
Whether you are Christmas shopping or Hanukkah shopping, the towns in the Great Smoky Mountains have shops with something unique for everyone on your list. Enjoy snacks and entertainment while you’re there! Find original hand-made art (read)
Published on Tuesday, December 12, 2023
If you are going to do something once, do it right and do it big. We have the five best one time adventures in the Great Smoky Mountains to do at least one time in your life. One Time Adventures Hiking The Smokies The Great Smoky Mountains National Park (read)
Published on Thursday, December 7, 2023
Are you looking for a waterfall hike? The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a popular vacation getaway for good reason. We have beautiful mountain peaks, many of the highest in the eastern US. We’re also home to more than (read)
Published on Monday, September 25, 2023
Sometimes we just want to avoid crowds in Gatlinburg and get away from everyone except our loved ones when we vacation. The Great Smoky Mountains is perfect for doing just that. The Smokies are the place to enjoy the quiet of the mountains, a secluded (read)
Creamy, yummy ice cream is on the menu all throughout the Great Smoky Mountains. Here are eight of our favorite spots to get unique ice cream any-time-of-year treat. The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar Meet Me in the Mountains is the signature shake here (read)
If your trying to plan the perfect pet friendly vacation, then we can get you off to a great start. Guests who come to the Smoky Mountains area know that a Smoky Mountain family vacation is for every member of the family, including the 4-legged ones. (read)
Published on Thursday, August 3, 2023
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